- Supplies are being collected at FIBBA
in Nuevo Vallarta to be sent to the northern part of the state.
The
Bahía de Banderas Hotel and Motel Association (AHMBB) and the Riviera Nayarit
Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) have joined the collection efforts of the
Nayarit State Government to help families in need after the heavy storms caused
by hurricane Willa.
A
collection center opened in Nuevo Vallarta on Wednesday to collect basic
supplies to be sent to victims of the hurricane. The center is housed in FIBBA,
located on Paseo de los Cocoteros s/n.
The
Hotel Association of the Municipality of Compostela is also collecting items in
their offices at Avenida Sol #1 in Rincón de Guayabitos.
A
collection center in Tepic has been opened in the de la Cruz ex-convent located
on Calzada del Ejército at Avenida México.
Affected areas
According
to information from the Nayarit State Government, hurricane Willa hit the
northern portion of the state causing heavy rains in the area; the San Pedro
and Acaponeta rivers are running extraordinarily high, threatening the nearby
towns.
“At
this time the National Water Commission is reporting flooding in some
neighborhoods and communities in Acaponeta and the Tecuala county seat, as well
as in Ruiz, Tuxpan, San Vicente, and other nearby communities.
“There
are public workers from all three branches of the government serving in the
area along with work crews, heavy machinery, and vehicles working round the
clock with the sole purpose of saving lives.
“The
State Governor has ordered the evacuation of at risk areas and has asked for
the support of the Federal Government, the Military, and the Governor from the
neighboring state of Jalisco. They have already responded and are sending in help
by air and by sea with personnel qualified in emergency management.”
There is a request for donations from
the community of the following items:
- Bottled water
- Clothing in good condition
- Cots and blankets
- Medication
- Supplies for babies
- Cleaning supplies
- Personal hygiene supplies
- Pet food
The
community is being asked to pay close attention to the advisories and follow
the recommendations issued by the authorities.
“This
is the time for all of us to come together,” said Governor Antonio Echevarría
García. “Our brothers and sisters need us; let us work together as a team to
help them.”
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